Restoration of 72 burb finally done
 

Bought this 72 burb 350/350 auto out of a barn 3 years ago where it had been sitting since 1984. Was not running/no brakes/fuel smelled like cough syrup. Interior was MOLD black and somehow coons had gotten inside and finished off the interior. I restored it back to original except for the air dam and beauty rings. It came with the 3rd seat which I reupholstered in factory covers with the other 2 seats but did not install so I had some room to haul stuff to shows. Finished the restoration yesterday. It even had the original spare.

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wow thats nice!!!! GREAT JOB!!

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wow!

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Awesome! You did a remarkable job on your burb!

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looks GREAT!!!

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That is a truly beautiful suburban. Thanks for sharing. We can all drewl and dream of a sweet burb with parchment interior as we drift off to sleep tonight.

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Wow, nice work that looks awesome!!

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Very nice!

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do you have some more pictures

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Super nice!!!

:agree: on more pictures!

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Good job!
Is that a front air dam?

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that is beautiful more pics PLEASE
now that we see the after shots got any of the before shots
what did the air dam come off of ?
I was thinking of doing the same to my burb

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Sweet Burb! I really like the interior. You did a great job.

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Wow, nice burb. Must not have been originally from Ohio or did you do a lot of bodywork. Looks GOOD!

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Very nice
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Have more picts just need time to downsize them. Thanks for the + comments - over 2 year restoration to original. Was an Ohio truck - I bought it from the original owner's estate. Was always inside. Had not be started or moved since 1984.
The air dam came from a 1986 chevy 1/2 ton pickup(chevy) - a few mods and it fit ok.
Bill

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There was some body work - and I found areas that had some work done previously - and some of it has the original paint so I did my best to preserve that - including leaving a few character marks and bubbles here and there.

I ended up repainting the bottom white and buffing the entire vehicle forever - very chalked. Had to fix a couple quarter size holes in the floor as well.

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What an excellent job! Congrats on a beautiful Burb.

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Great job on the resto. I love the original look and although I'm not a fan of the front bumperettes on 71/72's they really look great on your Burb. Now its time to drive and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Don't be in a hurry when go for gas becuase someone will always be admiring and asking questuions about your Burb.

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Beautiful job on the restoration!!Is that second row seat cover original or a repop?I'm going to need one like for the burb I'm about to get.Very sharp looking,I would be proud to own that beauty:chevy:

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I love it. One of my favorite colors. It truly is beautiful. Nice work.

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Thanks
Flint - All seat covers were replaced with matching originals that matched and fit great from CARS #9961 front parchment, #9395 second/third row parchment
I have all 3 seats - did them all just have not put the rear seat back in yet.

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^^ this

Very nice '72.

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VERRYY NICE..:metal:

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that's a beauty! love the interior and that stock yellow is killer!

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Colonel Mustid! Great looking Suburban!

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Nice job on the Burb. It looks great.

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Very nice all around job. Thats a keeper for sure :metal:

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Very nice!!!
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